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Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, has signed Dubai-based Axon Technologies as a value-added partner in the EMEA market. Axon Technologies AXON specializes in managed security services, SOC consulting, security engineering, advanced testing, and incident response services.  It has more than 60 customers in 12 countries across financial services, healthcare, government, and other verticals, with a particularly strong presence in its UAE base and Saudi Arabia.  Bugcrowd...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched the TNO-C8083E, its first explosion-proof camera with artificial intelligence. The compact 5MP explosion-proof AI model features AI object detection and classification alongside intelligent video analytics. It has a wide range of explosion-proof certifications, including IECEx, ATEX, KCs, and JPEx, making the camera ideal for environments at a higher risk of an explosive atmosphere due to gas or dust - such as oil refineries, gas...

Check Point Research (CPR) releases new data on Q2 2024 cyber attack trends. The data is segmented by global volume, industry, and geography. These cyber attack numbers were driven by a variety of reasons, ranging from the continued increase in digital transformation and the growing sophistication of cybercriminals using advanced techniques like AI and machine learning. Need for robust cyber security Economic motivation for income from attacks like ransomware and phishing as well as attacks f...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximize the value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and endpoint, network, email, and cloud security. Teresa Anania Anania has more th...

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update and subsequent outage – the CrowdOut Event – underscore the potential for Single Point of Failure (SPoF) technology outages to impact the global digital economy. CyberCube is advising clients on how to use SPoF Intelligence to identify exposed insureds and estimate the exposure footprint of the event. SPoF Intelligence is the definitive source for analyzing a portfolio's digital supply chain, integrated with the industr...

Mercury Security, the manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. Mercury MP Controllers The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessl...

Mimecast, a global cybersecurity pioneer, has unveiled its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, marking an important and eagerly anticipated milestone in advancing toward the next generation of cybersecurity. HRM platform In response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors, Mimecast has charted a new path forward by developing a connected HRM platform. The platform will provide unprecedented visibility into a...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with the addition of the AI-driven field service and asset management suite from IFS, the world’s pioneering provider of industrial AI and enterprise software for companies that manage complex assets, operations, and service-focused activities. SaaS solution The powerful SaaS solution includes AI-enabled asset monitoring and a scheduling and optimization engine that enables increased resource utilization a...

In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organizations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Previously, organizations with mission-critical workloads lacked access to important cloud and AI capabilities when in demanding edge environments, including those that present unique challenges and requirements. Cloud and AI capabilities Google Cloud is excited to announce the general ava...

Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines, pioneering the way in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) security solutions, has been awarded an SBIR Phase III contract by the United States Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC).  This initiative will focus on developing a blueprint for streamlining how to get Authority to Operate (ATO) and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) certifications for new technologies on the Industrial Depot Maint...

Waterfall Security is delighted to announce the launch of HERA™-Hardware Enforced Remote Access, a new technology designed to enable safe and secure remote access into cyber-physical systems and OT networks. HERA allows organizations to reap the operational and economical value of remotely accessing and controlling OT devices and workstations, without introducing the risks that come with external connectivity. Remote access is one of the weakest links when it comes to OT cy...

Software AG has ranked 1st for Automation Opportunities and Digital Transformation Use Cases in the Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Process Mining Platforms. This is the second consecutive year. Marc Vietor, Chief Product and Service Officer of ARIS, commented: "I believe our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation led to this recognition, to be ranked first in two use cases. Businesses everywhere are fighting on multiple fronts to become more efficient by optimizing their pr...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations that is securing people and assets, bringing efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cyber...

JumpCloud Inc. released the results of its Q3 2024 SME IT Trends Report, “Detours Ahead: How IT Navigates an Evolving World.” The seventh edition of the report provides new insights around the challenges and opportunities facing IT teams at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It covers topics such as: The growing threat of shadow IT and AI How teams manage complicated device and IT environments The relationship between IT and managed service providers (MSPs) IT professio...

Exercise Baltic Mule was a joint UK and Poland-led exercise to reduce the cyber vulnerabilities of frontline military activity and ensure protection against future threats. The exercise helped to improve frontline units’ ability to withstand cyberattacks and continue their missions even when facing sophisticated cyber threats.   Cyber mission assurance International participants gathered in Poland for the exercise including from Canada, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,...

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 ('Paris 2024'). Cloud-based platform By migrating the intelligence related to the power consumption and demand of the competition venues to the clo...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to announce that its flagship product, Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office, is reverting to its original name, Acronis True Image, with the new version release. performance and cybersecurity Users across the globe can experience the latest release of Acronis True Image, featuring enhanced performance and cybersecurity capabilities to meet today’s cybersecurity challenges.   Introduced in 2003, Acronis Tru...

While the transformative capabilities of AI have captured the global consciousness, the sustainability of its usage is one such topic that has been slow to attract attention. Due to the intense computational power needed to run and train AI models, the energy consumption of these computers is immense, with one study by Cornell University showing that training some models, such as GPT-3, burned up to 500 metric tons of CO2, comparable to a coal power plant running for 10 hours. AI-powered pho...

Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler announced the closing of its $12.5M funding round. With this new funding, the company will enable European Service Providers and Companies to take back full independence and control over their data, infrastructures, and costs. Data security challenges More than 180 billion Terabytes of data will be produced in 2025, and 75% of this will be created and processed at the edge. This explosive growth raises data orchestration complexity, cybe...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce that ZeroNow has welcomed RAD as an Industry Partner in its quest to bring the number of victims of school violence to zero. RAD delivers cost-effective artificial intelligence-based security solutions that can help schools improve safety and efficiency. RAD technology augments the capabilities of staff to provide higher levels of situational awareness at a low cost,...

For a variety of malicious threat actors operating in and out of cyberspace, prominent events with large audiences, such as sporting events and elections, are prime targets for attack. Cyberthreats to Paris With the Paris Olympics approaching, WithSecure™ (formerly F-Secure Business) has issued an evaluation report, "Olympics – Cyber Threats to Paris 2024", to alert businesses, organizations, and the general public to the cyber threats facing the Paris 2024 Olympics.  This r...

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity company, has raised €15m in a Series B round. The round was led by 33N, a specialized investor in cybersecurity and infrastructure software, and joined by Partech.  Global expansion The round also saw continued support from existing investors United Ventures, eCAPITAL, and Future Industry Ventures (a Redstone/SBI fund). The fresh capital will drive Exein’s ambitious global expansion plans across Europe, the US as well as Asia where a new...

Allied Universal®, the pioneering provider of security solutions for the government sector, has released a 2024 special report titled Physical Security During an Election: Expect the Unexpected and Prepare for it All.  The report utilizes intelligence and experience to identify potential physical security threats that could impact the safety and operations of businesses and their assets in the U.S. during a presidential election. Risk of violence “A partisan environment is see...

Darktrace, a pioneer in cybersecurity AI, has released its UK State of AI Cybersecurity Report, which surveyed over 200 security pioneers and practitioners across a broad array of industries. The research asked security pioneers their thoughts on the threats facing their businesses following the widespread adoption of AI, which has increased the speed, sophistication, and success of cyber attacks. Report findings Almost three-quarters (71%) of businesses are already seeing AI-powered cyber th...

D-Fend Solutions, the pioneer in field-proven radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, announced the release of EnforceAir2 version 24.04.2, which includes all upgrades to the system released since the launch of the product last year. This new software version comprises major upgrades to its award-winning capabilities and builds upon its proven C-UAS power, performance, portability, and range. Version 24.04.2 of EnforceA...

Datadobi, a global pioneer in Hybrid Cloud Data Services announced the appointment of Denise Natali to the position of Vice President of Americas Sales. In this newly created position, Natali will report directly to CRO and Co-Founder Michael Jack and be responsible for developing and executing revenue growth strategies, growing and leading Datadobi’s high-performance sales team, and ensuring Datadobi customers remain the most highly satisfied across the industry.  Denise Natali Na...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software released its 2024 Future of IT Survey Report, which surveyed IT service providers from the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. Based on the report, increasing IT productivity through automation and AI usage are among the top priorities, while IT cybersecurity remains an area for growth, with IT service providers anticipating it will be one of its primary investment areas. AI Investment: AI taking center stage AI...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, has announced the launch of a powerful bullet camera that delivers superior image quality and excellent forensic value. This all-in-one, outdoor-ready camera features a custom-made, tele lens ideal for long-distance surveillance to deliver extremely high pixel density even in low-light conditions. With many possible applications from smart cities and airport perimeters to stadiums and transport hubs, this powerful camera is ready out-of-the-box....

Arcserve, a major data protection and recovery software company, has been recognized for its excellence in SaaS backup, being named Cloud Backup Company of the Year at the Storage Awards 2024. The award recognized Arcserve as a provider of secure and resilient cloud storage and SaaS protection, highlighting the organization as a trusted provider of data resilience solutions. Cloud data protection The awards showcase the best technologies, products, and solutions across the storage sector Arc...

RiverSafe, a global cybersecurity, DevOps, and AppSec professional services provider, has partnered with education-based charity - World Vision to improve access to education for children in Africa. World Vision World Vision is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities around the world. Focusing on providing education, healthcare, and emergency relief to those in need, they aim to break the cycle of poverty and open doors for a...